The Issues

The issues at the heart of the higher education debate in America are simple:cost, debt and jobs.

The cost of college has reached a level where many qualified students, and their families, cannot afford the expense.
“There is no issue that worries the American public more about higher education than the soaring cost of attending college.”
- http://www.issues.org/26.4/long.html

Yet, in spite of the rising cost, debt levels at graduation and increased competition for jobs, a college degree remains an important predictor of future success. College graduates can expect better employment prospects and higher salaries (nearly twice as much) than those without bachelor’s degrees.

While many institutions are failing to provide the hard and soft skills needed to succeed, RWU is uniquely positioned to equip students with an academic experience that crosses traditional boundaries, blending the liberal arts with education for the professions.